Download or read book The Origin of Amharic written by Girma A. Demeke and published by Red Sea Press(NJ). This book was released on 2013-03 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "The first edition of this book was published first in 2009 in Addis Ababa by the French Center for Ethiopian Studies and later in the same year (with minor editing) in Germany by LINCOM Europa Academic publishers."--Preface.
Download or read book Colloquial Amharic written by David Appleyard and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2015-08-14 with total page 422 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Colloquial Amharic: The Complete Course for Beginners has been carefully developed by an experienced teacher to provide a step-by-step course to Amharic as it is written and spoken today. Combining a clear, practical and accessible style with a methodical and thorough treatment of the language, it equips learners with the essential skills needed to communicate confidently and effectively in Amharic in a broad range of situations. No prior knowledge of the language is required. Colloquial Amharic is exceptional; each unit presents a wealth of grammatical points that are reinforced with a wide range of exercises for regular practice. A full answer key, a grammar summary, bilingual glossaries and English translations of dialogues can be found at the back as well as useful vocabulary lists throughout. Key features include: A clear, user-friendly format designed to help learners progressively build up their speaking, listening, reading and writing skills Jargon-free, succinct and clearly structured explanations of grammar An extensive range of focused and dynamic supportive exercises Realistic and entertaining dialogues covering a broad variety of narrative situations Helpful cultural points explaining the customs and features of life in Ethiopia. An overview of the sounds of Amharic Balanced, comprehensive and rewarding, Colloquial Amharic is an indispensable resource both for independent learners and students taking courses in Amharic. Audio material to accompany the course is available to download free in MP3 format from www.routledge.com/cw/colloquials. Recorded by native speakers, the audio material features the dialogues and texts from the book and will help develop your listening and pronunciation skills. Additional information on writing the Amharic script can also be found here.
Download or read book Amharic Learners Reference Grammar written by Bezza Tesfaw Ayalew and published by Nalrc Press. This book was released on 2006 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Babel No More written by Michael Erard and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-01-10 with total page 309 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A “fascinating” (The Economist) dive into the world of linguistics that is “part travelogue, part science lesson, part intellectual investigation…an entertaining, informative survey of some of the most fascinating polyglots of our time” (The New York Times Book Review). In Babel No More, Michael Erard, “a monolingual with benefits,” sets out on a quest to meet language superlearners and make sense of their mental powers. On the way he uncovers the secrets of historical figures like the nineteenth-century Italian cardinal Joseph Mezzofanti, who was said to speak seventy-two languages, as well as those of living language-superlearners such as Alexander Arguelles, a modern-day polyglot who knows dozens of languages and shows Erard the tricks of the trade to give him a dark glimpse into the life of obsessive language acquisition. With his ambitious examination of what language is, where it lives in the brain, and the cultural implications of polyglots’ pursuits, Erard explores the upper limits of our ability to learn and use languages and illuminates the intellectual potential in everyone. How do some people escape the curse of Babel—and what might the gods have demanded of them in return?
Download or read book The Algerian Dream written by Andrew Farrand and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-26 with total page 396 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Few outsiders have had the privilege to get to know Algeria and its youth so intimately-or to observe firsthand this pivotal chapter in the nation's history. It's a story that reveals much about the relationship between citizens and leaders, about the sanctity of human dignity, and about the power of dreams and the courage to pursue them. Nearly two-thirds of Algeria's population is under the age of 35. Growing up during or soon after the violent conflict that wracked Algeria during the 1990's, and amid the powerful influences of global online culture, this generation views the world much differently than their parents or grandparents do. The Algerian Dream: Youth and the Quest for Dignity invites readers to discover this generation, their hopes for the future and, most significantly, the frustrations that have brought them into the streets en masse since 2019, peacefully challenging a long-established order. After seven years living and working alongside these young people across Algeria, Andrew G. Farrand shares his insights on what makes the next generation tick in North Africa's sleeping giant.
Download or read book The Essential Guide to Amharic The National Language of Ethiopia written by MR Abraham Teklu and published by Peace Corps Writers. This book was released on 2015-09-07 with total page 164 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Essential Guide to Amharic is a 150+ pages of grammar, phrases, and vocabulary for the national language of Ethiopia. All translations are spelled phonetically, as well as in the Amharic alphabet. The vocabulary section is organized by topic; greetings, foods, furniture, politics, occupations etc. There are over 200 verb definitions with simple conjugation. The grammar section includes in-depth information on how to conjugate verbs in the past, present and future; using adjectives, pluralizing words, asking questions, punctuation, and much more.
Download or read book Concise Amharic Dictionary written by Wolf Leslau and published by Univ of California Press. This book was released on 1976 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A language learning book that has taught and will continue to teach generations of Peace Corps volunteers, and other English-speaking students, workers, and visitors to Ethiopia."—Harold G. Marcus, author of A History of Ethiopia
Download or read book Ethiopian Amharic Phrasebook written by Tilahun Kebede and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book contains essential words and phrases for effective communication with local people. There is a helpful punctuation guide and all words are given in relevant script where applicable. Includes phrases for shops and restaurants.
Download or read book Dictionary Amharic English English Amharic written by and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 647 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book My First Amharic Dictionary written by and published by Hippocrene Books. This book was released on 2019-09-24 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn Amharic with new picture dictionary series from trusted publisher of foreign language study guides, Hippocrene Books Amharic is the official working language of Ethiopia, with approximately 30 million speakers. It is the second most widely spoken Semitic language in the world after Arabic. Unlike Arabic, however, Amharic is written left-to-right and uses a distinct script called Ge'ez script. With colorful, eye-catching illustrations to stimulate imagination and curiosity, My First Amharic Dictionary is specially designed for children ages 5 to 12. It contains more than 1,000 everyday words (from colors, animals, household items, foods and more)--each illustrated and translated into Amharic with accompanying phonetic pronunciation. The illustrations are arranged alphabetically by English so even young readers can easily search for words. Each one is labeled with clear, bold type and the commonsense pronunciation makes it easy to begin speaking Amharic right away! Recent studies suggest that children should begin learning a foreign language before age 10 for best results. This dictionary is a fun, engaging way for parents or grandparents to introduce Amharic to young children. Teachers will also find the dictionary useful for students who are learning Amharic from Kindergarten and up.
Download or read book My First Amharic Alphabets Picture Book with English Translations written by Nyala S. and published by . This book was released on 2019-09-11 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you ever want to teach your kids the basics of Amharic Learning Amharic can be fun with this picture book. In this book you will find the following features: Amharic Alphabets. Amharic Words. English Translations.
Download or read book Mesob Across America written by Harry Kloman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2010-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How old is Ethiopian cuisine and the unique way of eating it? Ethiopians proudly say their cuisine goes back 3,000 to 5,000 years. Archaeologists and historians now believe it emerged in the first millennium A.D. in Aksum, an ancient kingdom that occupied whats now the northern region of Ethiopia and the southern region of neighboring Eritrea. But regardless of when Ethiopians began to eat spicy wots atop the spongy flatbread injera, or when they first drank the intoxicating honey wine called tej, their cuisine remains unique in the world. Mesob Across America: Ethiopian Food in the U.S.A. brings together what respected scholars and passionate Ethiopians know and believe about this delectable cuisine. From the ingredients of the Ethiopian kitchen the foods, the spices, and the ways of combining them to a close-up look at the cuisines history and culture, Mesob Across America is both comprehensive and anecdotal. Explore the history of how restaurant communities emerged in the U.S., and visit them as they exist today. Learn how to prepare a five-course Ethiopian meal, including homemade tej. And solve the mystery of when Ethiopian food made its debut in America which was not when most Ethiopians think it did.
Download or read book Introductory Grammar of Amharic written by Wolf Leslau and published by Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. This book was released on 2000 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book closes the gap for beginners who want to study the Amharic language and had difficulties in finding the right grammar for this purpose: The first grammar of Amharic, the national language of Ethiopia, was published by Hiob Ludolf in 1698. The Amharic grammar published by Praetorius in 1879 is based on Amharic religious texts and on scattered material, usually composed by missionaries. A milestone in the study of Amharic is Marcel Cohen's Traite de langue amharique (1936), but this grammar, too is not completely suited for beginners since the author's generalizations are at times aimed at linguists. The grammar that comes closest to the concept of a beginner's grammar is that of C.H. Dawkin (1960), yet this grammar is extremely short, does not give examples and does not introduce the student to the intricacies of the language.The new book gives all the grammatical forms and the sentences of the present grammar in Amharic script and in phonetic transcription. The illustrative examples have a free and a literal translation. This procedure should likewise prove to be useful for the Semitist as well as for the general linguist.
Download or read book English Amharic Context Dictionary written by Wolf Leslau and published by Otto Harrassowitz Verlag. This book was released on 1973 with total page 1532 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Engelsk-amharisk ordbog. De engelske ords betydning forklares ved hjælp af eksempler, hvor de optræder i hele sætninger
Download or read book Quantum Mechanics in Amharic written by Dereje Seifu and published by Bookbaby. This book was released on 2020-10-08 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Quantum Mechanics in Amharic, to my knowledge, is the first book on quantum mechanics to use the rich expressions of Ethiopia's official language, which has a long history. Quantum mechanics is a branch of physics, and it is well known that the language of physics is mathematics. However, everyday language is often used to explain the laws of physics that are presented using mathematical expressions. The book's introduction briefly describes the historical roots of quantum mechanics, starting with natural philosophy from 400 BC. The text then follows the historical timeline through the present state of quantum mechanics and explores some of its possible future applications. The first chapter briefly explains the underlying physics essential to understanding quantum mechanics. The second chapter presents the Schrödinger equation and the wave function. The third chapter introduces readers to the time-independent Schrödinger equation and its applications in solving the state of a one-dimensional particle in five different potentials. The end of the book includes translations of over 130 words and lists a few useful references. Readers are given exercises to complete throughout the book, including some proofs after example proofs are presented. Books such as Quantum Mechanics in Amharic that are written in indigenous languages on advanced topics will be useful for the Einstein Project in Africa.
Download or read book The Languages of Urban Africa written by Fiona Mc Laughlin and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2009-06-06 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Languages of Urban Africa consists of a series of case studies that address four main themes. The first is the history of African urban languages. The second set focus on theoretical issues in the study of African urban languages, exploring the outcomes of intense multilingualism and also the ways in which urban dwellers form their speech communities. The volume then moves on to explore the relationship between language and identity in the urban setting. The final two case studies in the volume address the evolution of urban languages in Africa. This rich set of chapters examine languages and speech communities in ten geographically diverse African urban centres, covering almost all regions of the continent. Half involve Francophone cities, the other half, Anglophone. This exciting volume shows us what the study of urban African languages can tell us about language and about African societies in general. It is essential reading for upper level undergraduates, postgraduates and researchers in sociolinguistics, especially those interested in the language of Africa.
Download or read book My FIrst Book of Amharic Words written by Habte Books and published by . This book was released on 2021-07-28 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MY FIRST BOOK OF AMHARIC WORDS, has over 400 English and Amharic essential words used at home, school, and everyday life. This beautifully illustrated book of words is ideal for learning Amharic with both Amharic fidel and English. Each word is presented in Amharic with an English translation and phonetic form of the words .
